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Originally Posted by MyKobalt
Also, have you dusted out your case lately? Dust clogged fans impair performance along with all the other parts inside your case. Give it a good air dusting.
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This is a very valid point. I find that I have to de-fluff my fans & and cooling fins at least every 6 months. This includes air cooled graphics card - you will be amazed at how much muck accumulates, blocking the airflow spaces to the point that it seems they are wrapped up in a felt blanket...
Follow MyKobalt's suggestion, give the machine a good clean out...
I have just gone water cooled on the CPU and now considering putting some 'Cooker extractor hood' filter material over the intakes of the case inlets to catch the dust & fluff before it gets in. It should not restrict the airflow very much. I have some that is very open fibre matrix that should do the job... just food for thought...